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President'S Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese
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President'S Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese

President
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
150mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

President's Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese is a small-format, spreadable cheese tub you’ll typically find in the refrigerated dairy aisle near cream cheeses, cheese spreads, dips and pre-shredded cheeses — often shelved close to specialty butters and party-ready condiments. Packaged in an 8 oz plastic tub, the product markets itself as an easy, slightly upscale pub-style cheese: the branding leans on European cues (the name “President”) and a rustic, convivial “pub” association aimed at adults planning gatherings or casual entertaining. Sensory first impressions are a smooth, creamy texture that spreads easily on crackers or toast, a pronounced sharp cheddar tang, and a warm orange hue from added color; it functions as a dip for pretzels, a sandwich spread, or a quick melt-in pan topping. Typical usage rituals include scooping onto a cracker at game-night, stirring into hot pasta, or dolloping onto a baked potato as a convenience shortcut. The front label emphasizes cheese-forward language and “natural cheese flavor,” but there’s no organic seal and no child-focused cartooning — branding is more mature and convenience-oriented than “health halo.” Ingredient clues (stabilizers, a preservative, added color and flavoring) signal industrial processing even as the product is presented as a familiar dairy treat. Nutritionally it’s modest per serving (about 70 calories, 150 mg sodium, 1 g sugar listed), reinforcing its role as an indulgent accent rather than a staple. Overall, it sits culturally as an accessible, slightly elevated convenience cheese for social snacking and quick comfort dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk, and, Cream,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Microbial, Enzyme),, Skim, Milk,, Natural, Cheese, Flavor,, Salt,, Locust, Bean, and, Guar, Gums, (Stabilizers),, Sorbic, Acid, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Apocarotenal, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Apocarotenal Color - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives (locust bean and guar gums, sorbic acid, natural flavor, color), and is formulated as a ready-to-eat processed spread, placing it in the ultra-processed category. The combination of stabilizers, preservatives and added flavor/color distinguishes it from minimally processed cheeses.

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Common Questions about President'S Sharp Cheddar Pub Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be subjective, right? If you're looking for a tasty cheese spread to enjoy in moderation, this fits the bill. It offers a nice flavor punch with only 70 calories per serving, but it's not packed with nutrients like fiber or vitamins. So, think of it as a delightful treat rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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